Lucy-Jane Michel

A graduate from Oxford University in English Language and Literature specialising in translation methods and language structure, I have spent the last two years as an in-house senior translator for a translation agency in Rennes, France. During this time I translated texts ranging from Renault tractor descriptions to art descriptions for the Chateau of Chantilly and everything in between; I am now registered freelance.
 
Having lived in France for more than 8 years, I have an excellent understanding not only of the language, but also of the cultural subtext, and this, combined with my written English skills, honed during my studies at Oxford, makes it possible for me to provide translations of a very high quality. As an in-house senior translator, I also carried out a large amount of proof-reading and text standardisation, especially as regards punctuation, spelling, choice of vocabulary and GB/US English differences. I therefore pay very close attention to the requirements of different agencies and clients regarding these issues, and aim to reduce agency proofing time as far as possible.

CURRICULUM VITAE

Lucy-Jane Rachael Michel (née Gaunt)

Professional French-English Translator

15b, rue de la Feuillée, 35580, Baulon, FRANCE
Telephone: +33 (0)299 853 844                 e-mail: lucyjane.michel@free.fr

Freelance translation tariff: 0.075 Euros
CAT tools: TRADOS, Similis
Other software: Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Office

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Excellent skills in linguistic analysis
Fluent in French after living in France for over 8 years
Fast reading speed; accurate proof-reading and translation skills
High computer literacy and a typing speed of 60 wpm
Flexible and multi-tasking
Effective administrative skills

EMPLOYMENT
October 2006 – current Freelance translator

August 2004 – October 2006 Caracteres et Caetera
   (Translation, interpretation and language centre based in Rennes, France)
   
Translator / Editor / Project Manager – ESL Teacher and Development Officer
Translation, editing and project management of documents in all fields – literature, architecture, tourism, catering, mechanics, health and science, education, agriculture, etc.
   
Examples of ongoing clients over the last 18 months:
    Tourism
Pierre et Vacances (Centerparcs group), Comité de Tourisme de Haute Bretagne
    Mechanics and agriculture
    Samro, Renault
    Health
    Rennes CHU – University Hospital, ENSP (Ecole Nationale de la Santé Publique),
    Art and antiques
    Chateau de Chantilly, Vacheron Constantin watches
    Catering
    Maître Kanter restaurant chain, Elle et Vire dairy products, Vins de Loire, Bongrain dairy products
    
   
Sept. 2005 – June 2006 University of Rennes II
English teacher for students in Applied Languages, Biology and Economics

Jan. 2005 – June 2005   College/Lycée St Vincent, Rennes
   Secondary school supply teacher in English      
Nov. 2004 – May 2005   University of Rennes II
   English teacher for Applied Languages students

2002-2004    Freelance English teacher
   Individual lessons for teenagers and adults.

2001-2002   Franco-American Institute, Rennes
   English teacher
   14-19 year-olds in groups of 15.
   Groups of professional adults, beginners and advanced (Sogitec, Oberthur)
   Individual lessons for teenagers

1997   EF Language School, Oxford, UK
   English teacher 
   Students from 9 to17 years of age from all over Europe, classes of 25, all levels. 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2004   Oxford University
     M.A.(Oxon.) in English Language and Literature
  
1995-1998   Oxford University
B.A. Hons. English Language and Literature II, 2nd class Hons.
- Specialisation in Old English and cognate European languages: Icelandic, Old Norse, Gothic, Germanic. Influence of French on the English language. Translation of texts into modern English and study of translation techniques.
  - Study of Anglo-Saxon, medieval, modern and contemporary
  English literature.
 
1995     King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, Birmingham
  A-levels:   English literature A
                 General studies  A 
                 Ancient Greek  B 
                 Classical studies B 
   
PERSONAL INFORMATION

Age:    30
Date of birth:   5th October 1976, High Wycombe, Bucks.
Nationality:   British